Father of many nations
I can explain how Abraham is seen as a literal and metaphorical father of many nations.
Father of many nations
I can explain how Abraham is seen as a literal and metaphorical father of many nations.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Abraham was blessed with children much later in life than is usually possible.
- Abraham having descendants was part of the Abrahamic covenant.
- Abraham's descendants become significant in shaping the Abrahamic religions.
- Abraham may be seen as a metaphorical father of many nations, as Judaism, Christianity and Islam trace back to him.
Keywords
Abrahamic - referring to a group of monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam)
Descendants - your children and any further generations of children that begin from them
Nation - a large body of people, united by social and territorial commonalities
Tribe - a social group made up of many families sharing the same customs and values
Common misconception
Judaism, Christianity and Islam have nothing in common.
Judaism, Christianity and Islam are Abrahamic faiths and all three religions can be traced back to Abraham through his sons Ishmael and Isaac and their descendants.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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